Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-10
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Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated, the Fair Housing Officer shall institute a suit in Village Court against the alleged violator within 120 days following the issuance of the charge.
Under Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-10, when there is sufficient cause to believe a violation of the fair housing chapter has occurred, the Fair Housing Officer is required to file a lawsuit in Village Court against the alleged violator. This legal action must be initiated within 120 days of the charge being issued. The provision establishes a firm procedural deadline that governs how and when enforcement proceedings begin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-10 places the enforcement timeline in the hands of the Fair Housing Officer, who must bring a Village Court suit within 120 days of a charge being issued. Operators who receive a charge should be aware that formal legal proceedings can follow relatively quickly under this framework. Compliant property managers generally maintain thorough records of their fair housing practices so they are prepared to respond if a suit is filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 59 § 59-10, the Fair Housing Officer serves as the enforcement mechanism for fair housing violations in Fair Haven, and is obligated to file suit in Village Court within 120 days of a charge being issued. If you believe a fair housing violation has occurred, understanding this 120-day window can be relevant to knowing when official action may be taken. Tenants may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to learn more about how the charge and enforcement process works.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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